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Medical tests
… tissue from the body. A karyotype test usually is done on a blood sample taken from a vein. For testing during … be done on a sample of amniotic fluid or the placenta . Blood sample from a vein A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from an arm. Cell sample from a fetus …
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… called "joint involvement." You get a score from 0 to 5. Blood tests. The part of the blood called "serum" is evaluated to look for rheumatoid … called "serology." You get a score from 0 to 3. Additional blood tests. The blood is also tested for C-reactive protein …
Medications
… kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if you have surgery, if you have X-ray or … with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve …
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… 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. It helps control your blood sugar. It is also used to treat polycystic ovary … sick to your stomach or have diarrhea for a short time. Blood levels of vitamin B12 may decrease when you take … with medicines that do, or if you exercise very hard, drink alcohol, or do not eat enough. General cautions for all …
Medications
… is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … deficiency) This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or …
Medical tests
… your urine. It also checks your levels of protein, sugar, blood cells, or other substances in your urine. A urine test … material, minerals, fluids, and other substances from the blood to be passed in the urine. Urine has hundreds of … severe diarrhea, dehydration, starvation, drinking too much alcohol, or drinking antifreeze (ethylene glycol). Protein …
Medications
… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell … drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can worsen these effects. Do …
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… A doctor will help remove the needle. What if I see blood in the syringe? If you see blood in the syringe, it means you might have hit a blood vessel. This usually isn't harmful. If you see blood …
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… up to peer pressure so they can avoid using drugs, drinking alcohol, and smoking. Are better able to resist messages in … at things. Offer strategies to avoid tobacco, drugs, and alcohol . Set firm, fair, and consistent limits for your … up to peer pressure so they can avoid using drugs, drinking alcohol, and smoking. Are better able to resist messages in …
Medications
… eyes/skin, dark urine) This medication may rarely cause blood clots. Get medical help right away if any of these … to the touch new/worsening shortness of breath coughing up blood sudden vision changes confusion trouble speaking … or diet. This drug may make you dizzy or very tired. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or …
